Tinubu’s govt worst than Nigerian military dictatorship – Pastor Giwa alleges
Pastor Adewale Giwa, who leads The Second Coming of Christ Ministry in Akure, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s government is worse than when Nigeria was under military rule. Speaking in an interview, Pastor Giwa said people who once fought against military governments are now behaving even worse than the old military leaders. He was […]
Refund Rivers’ N300m hosting right – Rivers administrator Ibas tells NBA following relocation of conference
The Rivers State Government is asking the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to return N300 million. The money was paid for the rights to host the NBA’s 2025 Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt. This demand comes after the NBA decided to move the event from Rivers State to Enugu. The NBA said it made the […]
”We stand with Fubara”- Rivers Women stage protest over the declaration of a state of emergency and suspension of Gov Sim Fubara
A large group of women in Rivers State came out to protest against the recent declaration of a State of Emergency in the state. They were also unhappy about the suspension of their governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The women dressed in black and wore traditional wrappers. They marched through the main roads, holding signs that showed […]
11 PDP Governors officially file lawsuit asking supreme court to halt emergency rule in Rivers
Eleven governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have taken President Bola Tinubu to the Supreme Court. They are challenging his decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspend the state’s elected officials. This legal case was officially filed on Tuesday, according to Dr. Festus Akande, the Supreme Court’s spokesperson. The […]
FCT minister Nyesom Wike hosts suspended Rivers lawmakers to dinner in UK (video)
Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers State, recently hosted a dinner for the suspended Rivers State lawmakers in the UK. This meeting comes amid the suspension of the state assembly and increasing calls for a state of emergency in Rivers. The meeting was led by […]
Rivers Emergency Rule: I Feel Depressed – Governor Fubara Says
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has shared his feelings of depression following the recent political crisis in the state. His reaction comes after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency, leading to Fubara’s suspension for six months. During this period, a sole administrator will oversee the affairs of the state. The crisis in […]
Wike, Fubara need to reveal real cause of Rivers crisis – Gov’s aide, Omotsegunwa
Jerry Omotsegunwa, Special Assistant to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Governor Fubara to clearly explain the reason behind their ongoing conflict. Omotsegunwa stated that neither Wike nor Fubara has openly shared what caused their disagreement. He mentioned that […]
Emergency rule: Fubara erroneously implicated in security issues – Report
A new report has revealed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State was wrongly accused of security issues that led to the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. On Tuesday night, President Bola Tinubu announced a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing a political crisis. He blamed Governor Fubara for demolishing […]
BREAKING: Rivers Head of Service resigns from office
Rivers State is experiencing major leadership changes. Dr. George Nwaeke, the Head of Service, has stepped down from his position. His resignation was confirmed in a statement signed by Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Sole Administrator. The government thanked Dr. Nwaeke for his service, even though […]
State of Emergency: Reps refute allegation of $5,000 inducement
The House of Representatives has dismissed allegations that its members received $5,000 each to approve President Bola Tinubu’s request for a state of emergency in Rivers State. Deputy House spokesman, Philip Agbese, strongly rejected the claims, calling them false and aimed at misleading the public. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, he said the decision was […]